Allen John
About Allen John
Allen John is a Senior Systems Engineer at Motional, where he leads the development and qualification of vehicle components. He has extensive experience in systems engineering, having worked for various companies in the automotive and engineering sectors.
Work at Motional
Currently, Allen John serves as a Senior Systems Engineer - Components at Motional, a position he has held since 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In this role, he leads the technical development and qualification of components for vehicle integration, with a focus on displays, data loggers, and low-voltage power distribution systems. He conducts functional, performance, and thermal evaluations of components, particularly during autonomous mode tests under various conditions. Allen also supports the design and verification of high-performance compute systems, including hardware and interface testing for CPU, Vision, and GPU modules.
Previous Experience
Before joining Motional, Allen John worked at HELLA as a Systems Engineer from 2018 to 2020 in Plymouth, Michigan. He also served as a Systems Engineer - Components at Motional from 2020 to 2021. His earlier roles include internships and positions at various organizations, such as Nexteer Automotive, FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli. His experience spans multiple engineering disciplines, contributing to his expertise in systems engineering.
Education and Expertise
Allen John holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Systems Engineering + Design from the University of Michigan College of Engineering, which he completed in 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Mechanical Engineering from Mar Athanasius College of Engineering in 2016. His foundational education includes studying Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computer Science at Abu Dhabi Indian School, where he achieved Primary, Secondary, and Higher Secondary certifications.
Internship and Early Career
Allen began his professional journey with a student internship at Cochin Shipyard Limited in 2014, where he gained initial exposure to engineering practices. He continued to build his experience with various internships, including a Systems Engineering Intern role at Nexteer Automotive in 2017 and an Early Product Management Capstone Intern position at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Additionally, he worked as a Grader at the University of Michigan College of Engineering and as a student employee at MDining.
Technical Contributions
In his current role at Motional, Allen John manages component test equipment and develops automation tests to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of test results for critical components. His work involves conducting thorough evaluations and supporting the design and qualification processes for high-performance systems. His contributions are integral to the development of next-generation sensor evaluation platforms and other advanced automotive technologies.